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Dublin: 10 °C Thursday 23 May, 2013

Today’s News

From The Score Cold Hands

Cold weather and mittens the reason for Rory McIlroy’s late collapse

“I let the round get away from me,” said the World No. 2 after he shot a round of 74 at the PGA in Wentworth.

From The Score Medium Rare This post contains videos

US Rugby invites Irish fans to take part in epic tailgating contest

Southern Comfort are giving out prizes to the supporters that set up the best pre-match party.

From The Score No World Cup

BOD: ‘I’ve signed for 1 more year and, as far as I’m concerned, that will be that’

Leinster centre O’Driscoll has recovered from a back spasm and will feature against Ulster.

From The Score Over Par

McIlroy, McDowell and Clarke labour at PGA as Lowry leads Irish challenge

Four bogeys on the back nine blighted the world number two’s opening round.

From The Score Eagles Dare

We hope Eddie O’Sullivan never used this US Eagle as a job reference

Paul Emerick, who scored against Ireland at the 2011 World Cup, feels the Corkman restricted the United States’ play.

From The Score Host The Pride

3 Irish families had the British and Irish Lions over for dinner last night

Dairygold, breadrolls and blackcurrant juice — we treat them well in Ireland.

From The Score Koala Rage This post contains videos

Aussie legend Tim Horan fronts Fox campaign to drown Lions’ Sea of Red

Brian O’Driscoll’s role model wants Australians to get rid of everything red this summer.

From The Score Bringing The Heat This post contains videos

LeBron James nails buzzer-beating lay-up to clinch OT win

King James capped off this triple-double performance with the game-winning point in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

From The Score Unbreakable

It would be devastating if Leinster lost the Pro12 Final – Cian Healy

The prop insists all excitement of a Lions call-up has been shelved until his team wins a double this weekend.

Yesterday’s News

From The Score Lions 2013

Lions have edge over Australia if they can bond quickly – Ieuan Evans

The former Wales and Lions winger believes a squad mentality is the most important aspect

From The Score Getting Shirty

‘Lions Are Just Big Pussies’ t-shirts going down a storm in Australia

The last time a country made such bold claims was in 1997 and we all know what happened next…

From The Score Full Flight

Partying not an option for Kearney until Leinster show Ulster who’s boss

“No disrespect to Stade Francais,” said the fullback, “but you’re not going to score first-phase tries against Ulster.”

From The Score Tension

Sergio Garcia sorry for ‘fried chicken’ remark about Tiger Woods

The Spanish golfer made the ill-judged comments at the European Tour Players’ Awards last night.

From The Score Lions 2013

No doubt about it now as Chris Robshaw revealed as 1st Lions stand-by

Lions forwards coach Graham Rowntree said Craig Gilroy and Donnacha Ryan had both been close to selection.

From The Score Pro12 Grand Final

‘Watch this space’ for O’Brien in Pro12 Final after miracle injury recovery

Lions forwards coach Graham Rowntree says the back-row’s participation in the Pro12 Final is up to the player and Leinster.

Tuesday 21 May, 2013

From The Score Lions 2013

‘I’m rooming with Conor this week so he might have a broken leg’ – Mike Philips

The “chilled” Welsh scrumhalf had no idea who Australia named in their Lions squad at the weekend.

From The Score Grand Final This post contains videos

Ulster set emotional tone for Pro12 Final with amazing #OurDS video

If this doesn’t get you Ulster fans charged up for Saturday’s clash with Leinster, nothing will.

From The Score Bod Mail

Gatland yet to speak to O’Driscoll after Schmidt gives him wrong phone number

The Lions coach revealed that Leinster chief Joe Schmidt short-changed him on the centre’s phone number.

Monday 20 May, 2013

From The Score Lions 2013

Captain Warburton happy to stand back as ‘leader’ O’Connell guides Lions teammates

The Welshman is hoping to rediscover the form that led his country to a World Cup semi-final and Grand Slam.

From The Score Unfinished Business

We’ve lost the last 3 Pro12 finals but are determined to beat Ulster – Mike Ross

Ospreys (twice) and Munster have pipped Leinster at the post in the last three seasons.

Sunday 19 May, 2013

From The Score Go Jonny Go

Jonny Wilkinson named European Player of the Year

The Toulon outhalf held off competition from Jamie Heaslip and a trio of Clermont players.

From The Score Grand Final

‘Ulster have done a job on us twice already this season. They are favourites’

Flanker Shane Jennings tells TheScore.ie that there is no room for sentiment in Leinster dressing room.

From The Score Winning Feeling

Graeme McDowell wins 2nd title in a month after Matchplay fightback

The Northern Irish golfer produced a string of birdies on the back nine to beat Thongchai Jaidee.

From The Score Expert View

Lions coming to Australia to strangle the creative Wallaby spirit: Bob Dwyer

The World Cup-winning coach believes current boss Robbie Deans should have selected Quade Cooper in his 25-man squad.

From The Score On Call

“If the Lions called Donnacha Ryan up tomorrow, he could play”

Ireland coach Les Kiss says the Munster lock has been rested from summer tour duty but would be ready to play Australia.

From The Score Best Man

Rory Best to captain Ireland for summer tour to North America

Les Kiss, who will lead Ireland as interim head coach, named six uncapped players for the games against the US and Canada.

From The Score Brick For Tat

‘Pig-gate’ Part 2: Jones sorry for smashing up Glenn Whelan’s car

“For all the people that think that the pig’s head wrapped in my clothes was banter, great, so is the broken window.”

From The Score Au Revoir This post contains videos

Tears, cheers, bumps and trophies as Beckham says his final goodbye

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a double to sent the English midfielder off in winning style.

Saturday 18 May, 2013

From The Score Keeping It Street This post contains videos

9 of the best games you ever played as a city kid

We recall a simpler time when you used a rope tied to trees as a tennis net and games of curbs went on for hours.

From The Score Jonny Be Good

“This is my world now” – Wilkinson revels in Heineken Cup success

The Toulon captain kept his team in touch on the scoreboard and kicked the winning conversion.

From The Score Report

Craig Doyle the hero as Carlow hold off late London comeback

The RTE presenter’s talented namesake rattled in three goals for the Rainbow County.

From The Score Champagne Jamie

Stiff-neck dressing room jigs and champagne showers for cup-winning Leinster

“If there is a little tear in the eye next week, I wouldn’t be surprised,” said outgoing coach Joe Schmidt.

From The Score Red Ink

The best bits from Ronan O’Gara’s debut as a rugby columnist

The retiring Munster, Ireland and Lions star paid tribute to the teenager Donal Walsh, who recently lost his battle with cancer.

From The Score Kiss It Goodbye

Nacewa cherishes special moment of cup triumph before final Leinster game

The New Zealander was instrumental in his side’s cup win at the RDS.

From The Score Tongue In Cheek

Open thread: Unload all of your Munster v Leinster grievances here

Ahead of the Lions tour, we are giving you the chance to get everything off your chest.

From The Score Happy Endings

Cheers Leinster! Connacht players celebrate another year of Heineken Cup rugby

The Blues’ Amlin Cup win confirmed elite European rugby for the westerners next season.

From The Score Jonny And Isa

‘Myself and Leo thought it was fitting for the lads to lift the cup’ – Jamie Heaslip

Leinster’s stand-in captain was happy to stand back and let Jonny Sexton and Isa Nacewa take the plaudits.

Friday 17 May, 2013

From The Score Liveblog

As it happened: Leinster v Stade Francais, Amlin Challenge Cup Final

Joe Schmidt’s men were hoping to complete the first leg of a league and cup double.

From The Score Say What?

Jamie Heaslip on 5-man shortlist for ERC Player of the Year

The Leinster man is the only nominee not to be playing in this year’s Heineken Cup Final.

From The Score German Humour

Dortmund poke Bayern bear with Ole Solskjaer museum tribute

The mind games have been ramped up ahead of next weekend’s Champions League Final.

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